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The Indian Air Force used Tejas, Rafale, Jaguar and Su-30 MKI fighter jets, while USA used F-15s.

Watch: India, US air force fighter jets conduct military drill

The Indian Air Force used Tejas, Rafale, Jaguar and Su-30 MKI fighter jets, while USA used F-15s.

The air forces of India and the United States of America participated in a military exercise, as the two countries face rising tension with China.
Indian and US fighter jets took part in a drill at Kalaikunda Air Force Station in West Bengal. The exercise began on April 10, 2023, and is concluding on April 24.
The Indian Air Force used Tejas, Rafale, Jaguar and Su-30 MKI fighter jets, while USA used F-15s.
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The Union government approved the C295 deal with Airbus and Space SA in 2021.

IAF shows first C295 military transport plane painted in its colours in Spain

The Union government approved the C295 deal with Airbus and Space SA in 2021.

The Indian Air Force has given a look at the first C295 military transport aircraft being manufactured for it in Spain.
A video showing how the plane was painted in IAF colours was released by the force. It took 10 days to paint one aircraft.
The Union government approved the C295 deal with Airbus and Space SA in 2021. India will get 16 aircraft in "fly-away" condition.
Tata Group will manufacture and assemble 40 planes in India.

Indian Air Force Group Captain Varun Singh, who was injured in the chopper crash that killed CDS Bipin Rawat last week, succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday.

Varun Singh Death | CDS Bipin Rawat Chopper crash: Group Captain Varun Singh dies of injuries 

IAF Group Captain Varun Singh, who was injured in the chopper crash that killed CDS Bipin Rawat last week, succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday

Chopper crash: Group Captain Varun Singh dies of injuries 

Indian Air Force Group Captain Varun Singh, who was injured in the chopper crash that killed CDS Bipin Rawat last week, succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday.
IAF chopper with CDS Bipin Rawat and 13 others had crashed last Wednesday in Tamil Nadu's Coonoor. While 13, including General Rawat and his wife, were killed in the crash, Group Captain Varun Singh was battling for his life in the military hospital.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences over the demise of Group Captain Varun Singh.
A tri-services enquiry has been instituted to probe the chopper crash.
The black box, comprising the flight data recorder and the cockpit voice recorder, of the ill-fated Mi-17V5 helicopter of the Indian Air Force was recovered from the crash site on Thursday.

Varun Singh&nbsp;Death: While 13, including General Rawat and his wife, were killed in the crash, Group Captain Varun Singh was battling for his life

Indian Air Force Group Captain Varun Singh, who was injured in the chopper crash that killed CDS Bipin Rawat last week, succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday.
IAF chopper with CDS Bipin Rawat and 13 others had crashed last Wednesday in Tamil Nadu's Coonoor. While 13, including General Rawat and his wife, were killed in the crash, Group Captain Varun Singh was battling for his life in the military hospital.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences over the demise of Group Captain Varun Singh.
"Group Captain Varun Singh served the nation with pride, valour and utmost professionalism. I am extremely anguished by his passing away. His rich service to the nation will never be forgotten. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti," the PM tweeted.
A tri-services enquiry has been instituted to probe the chopper crash.
The black box, comprising the flight data recorder and the cockpit voice recorder, of the ill-fated Mi-17V5 helicopter of the Indian Air Force was recovered from the crash site on Thursday.

The Indian Air Force on Friday urged all to avoid "uninformed speculation" related to the chopper crash that killed CDS Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 other personnel on Wednesday.
The IAF tweeted that an enquiry into the crash will be "completed expeditiously" and all facts will be brought out.
"IAF has constituted a tri-service Court of Inquiry to investigate the cause of the tragic helicopter accident on 08 Dec 21. The inquiry would be completed expeditiously & facts brought out. Till then, to respect the dignity of the deceased, uninformed speculation may be avoided," the Air Force tweeted.
The Air Force appeal came amid conspiracy theories being floated from certain quarters over the crash.
A tri-services enquiry has been instituted to investigate the cause of the crash.
The black box, comprising the flight data recorder (FDR) and the cockpit voice recorder (CVR), of the ill-fated Mi-17V5 helicopter of the Indian Air Force was recovered from the crash site on Thursday.
While the CVR will provide details about the communication between the pilots and the air traffic control, the FDR will provide information like altitude, speed and other technical data of the chopper.
The Chief of Defence Staff had left the Palam airbase in an IAF Embraer aircraft at 8:47 am and landed at Sulur airbase at 11:34 am. He took off from Sulur in a Mi-17V5 chopper at around 1148 am for Wellington, official sources said.
The chopper crashed at around 12:22 pm, they said, adding it was to land at Wellington at around 12:15 pm.
"All angles including possible human error will be investigated," a senior military offcial said.

CDS Bipin Rawat Chopper Crash: 'Avoid uninformed speculation', Air Force tells conspiracy theorists

The Indian Air Force has urged all to avoid "uninformed speculation" related to the chopper crash that killed CDS Bipin Rawat

Air Force urges all to avoid speculation on chopper crash

he Indian Air Force on Friday urged all to avoid "uninformed speculation" related to the chopper crash that killed CDS Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 other personnel on Wednesday.
The IAF tweeted that an enquiry into the crash will be "completed expeditiously" and all facts will be brought out.
The Air Force appeal came amid conspiracy theories being floated from certain quarters over the crash.
A tri-services enquiry has been instituted to investigate the cause of the crash.
The black box, comprising the flight data recorder and the cockpit voice recorder, of the ill-fated Mi-17V5 helicopter of the Indian Air Force was recovered from the crash site on Thursday.

Chopper Crash:&nbsp;The IAF tweeted that an enquiry into the crash will be "completed expeditiously" and all facts will be brought out

The Indian Air Force on Friday urged all to avoid "uninformed speculation" related to the chopper crash that killed CDS Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 other personnel on Wednesday.
The IAF tweeted that an enquiry into the crash will be "completed expeditiously" and all facts will be brought out.
"IAF has constituted a tri-service Court of Inquiry to investigate the cause of the tragic helicopter accident on 08 Dec 21. The inquiry would be completed expeditiously &amp; facts brought out. Till then, to respect the dignity of the deceased, uninformed speculation may be avoided," the Air Force tweeted.
The Air Force appeal came amid conspiracy theories being floated from certain quarters over the crash.
A tri-services enquiry has been instituted to investigate the cause of the crash.
The black box, comprising the flight data recorder (FDR) and the cockpit voice recorder (CVR), of the ill-fated Mi-17V5 helicopter of the Indian Air Force was recovered from the crash site on Thursday.
While the CVR will provide details about the communication between the pilots and the air traffic control, the FDR will provide information like altitude, speed and other technical data of the chopper.
The Chief of Defence Staff had left the Palam airbase in an IAF Embraer aircraft at 8:47 am and landed at Sulur airbase at 11:34 am. He took off from Sulur in a Mi-17V5 chopper at around 1148 am for Wellington, official sources said.
The chopper crashed at around 12:22 pm, they said, adding it was to land at Wellington at around 12:15 pm.
"All angles including possible human error will be investigated," a senior military offcial said.

Abhinandan Varthaman, Group Captain in the Indian Air Force was awarded the Vir Chakra on Monday from President Ram Nath Kovind for shooting down a Pakistani F-16 fighter aircraft in February 2019.
The 38-year-old Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot was captured by the Pakistani Army on February 27 after his MiG-21 Bison jet was shot down in a dogfight with Pakistani jets during aerial combat. 
Abhinandan was a Wing Commander back then.
Before his jet was hit, Abhinandan downed an F-16 fighter of Pakistan. He was released on the night of March 1 by Pakistan.
In the early hours of February 26, 2019, the IAF jets bombed the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror camps in Balakot in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan and avenged the Pulwama terrorist attack that claimed the lives of 40 CRPF personnel.
 

Vir Chakra for IAF's Abhinandan Varthaman who shot down Pakistan's F-16 jet  

Vir Chakra for IAF's Abhinandan Varthaman who shot down Pakistan's F-16 jet  in 2019

Abhinandan Varthaman awarded Vir Chakra by President Ram Nath Kovind 

Indian Air Force&nbsp; Group Captain&nbsp;Abhinandan&nbsp;Varthaman&nbsp;was awarded the Vir&nbsp;Chakra&nbsp;on Monday by President Ram Nath&nbsp;Kovind&nbsp;for shooting down a Pakistani F-16 fighter aircraft in February 2019.
The 38-year-old IAF&nbsp;pilot was captured by the Pakistani Army on February 27 after his MiG-21 Bison jet was shot down in a dogfight with Pakistani jets during aerial combat.&nbsp;
Abhinandan was a Wing Commander back then.
Before his jet was hit, Abhinandan downed an F-16 fighter of Pakistan Air Force. He was released by Pakistan three days later on the night of March 1.

IAF&nbsp;Group Captain Abhinandan&nbsp;Varthaman&nbsp;was awarded the Vir&nbsp;Chakra&nbsp;by President Ram Nath&nbsp;Kovind&nbsp;on Monday&nbsp;

Indian Air Force&nbsp; Group Captain&nbsp;Abhinandan&nbsp;Varthaman&nbsp;was awarded the Vir&nbsp;Chakra&nbsp;on Monday by President Ram Nath&nbsp;Kovind&nbsp;for shooting down a Pakistani F-16 fighter aircraft in February 2019.
The 38-year-old IAF&nbsp;pilot was captured by the Pakistani Army on February 27 after his MiG-21 Bison jet was shot down in a dogfight with Pakistani jets during aerial combat.&nbsp;
Abhinandan was a Wing Commander back then.
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Before his jet was hit, Abhinandan downed an F-16 fighter of Pakistan Air Force. He was released by Pakistan three days later on the night of March 1.
In the early hours of February 26, 2019, the IAF jets bombed the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror camps in Balakot in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan and avenged the Pulwama terrorist attack that claimed the lives of 40 CRPF personnel.

India Air Force's spectacular show at Purvanchal Expressway's opening
3.2-km airstrip on expressway&nbsp;for emergency landing of jets
From Sukhoi to Mirage: India's air might on display
PM landed in a C-130 J Super Hercules aircraft

Watch: spectacular show by the Indian Air Force at inauguration of Purvanchal Expressway

India Air Force's spectacular show at Purvanchal Expressway's opening
3.2-km airstrip on expressway&nbsp;for emergency landing of jets
From Sukhoi to Mirage: India's air might on display
PM landed in a C-130 J Super Hercules aircraft

A 3.2-km airstrip has been constructed on the expressway&nbsp;for emergency landing of fighter aircraft

The India Air Force put up a spectacular show at the inauguration of an expressway in Uttar&nbsp;Pradesh's&nbsp;Sultanpur.&nbsp;
From Sukhoi to Mirage, India's air might was on full display.&nbsp;
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the 341-km Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh after landing on the highway airstrip in an IAF C-130 Hercules plane.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/elections/up-elections/purvanchal-expressway-launch-pm-modi-greets-sultanpur-in-bhojpuri-listen-in-1637054799851">Purvanchal Expressway launch: PM Modi greets Sultanpur in Bhojpuri. Listen in</a>
A 3.2-km airstrip has been constructed on the expressway to facilitate emergency landing of fighter aircraft.

Indian Air Force Day 2021: Indian Air Force(IAF) Day is observed each year on October 8th.It marks the day when the Air Force in India was officially established in 1932

Indian Air Force Day 2021: Touch the sky with glory

Observed each year on October 8th, Indian Air Force Day marks the day when the Air Force in India was officially established. 

Air Force Day 2021: Observed each year on October 8th, Indian Air Force(IAF)&nbsp;Day marks the day when the Air Force in India was officially established.&nbsp;

Air Force Day 2021: Indian Air Force(IAF) Day is observed each year on October 8th. It marks the day when the Air Force in India was officially established in 1932 as part of the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom. The year 2021 will mark its 89th anniversary.&nbsp;
Just like every year, the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/air-force-celebrates-89th-raising-day-pm-modi-extends-greetings-1633667424865" target="_blank">Air Force Day</a> parade-cum-investiture ceremony shall be held at the Air Force Station in&nbsp;Hindan, Ghaziabad. The hallmark of this parade will be a mesmerizing air display by various aircraft.&nbsp;
The motto of the Indian Air Force is "Touch the sky with glory." This is derived from&nbsp;Gita's eleventh chapter, the Discourse given by Lord Krishna to Arjuna&nbsp;during the Mahabharata's Great War. With this motto in hand, the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/laser-weapons-multi-kill-system-indian-air-force-s-anti-drone-plan-amid-terror-threat-1625640577164" target="_blank">Indian Air Force</a> aims at overcoming adversaries with the application of aerospace power.&nbsp;
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An officer of the Indian Air Force College was arrested on Sunday for allegedly raping a colleague in Coimbatore.
Reports said that the alleged sexual assault took place ten days ago and the woman had complained to the IAF authorities who allegedly did not take any action.
The woman officer then filed a complaint with the Coimbatore Police stating that she was not satisfied with the enquiry done by the IAF authorities.
Following the investigation, the accused officer, Flight Lieutenant Amrinder, was escorted to a judge&rsquo;s home where he was made to surrender, The Newsminute has reported. He has been sent to judicial custody and is currently lodged at Udumalpet jail.
The 29-year-old accused officer reportedly had come from Chhattisgarh for training at the Air Force facility near Race Course.
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Air Force officer arrested for allegedly raping colleague in Tamil Nadu

An officer of the Indian Air Force College was arrested on Sunday for allegedly raping a colleague in Coimbatore.

IAF officer arrested for allegedly raping a colleague in Coimbatore

IAF&nbsp;officer arrested for allegedly raping a colleague in Coimbatore
The accused officer is a Flight&nbsp;Lieutenant who came for training
Woman officer alleged that IAF&nbsp;authorities didn't act on complaint
Reports: Alleged assault took place 10 days ago, officer in custody

Reports said that the alleged sexual assault took place ten days ago and the woman officer had complained to the IAF authorities who allegedly did not take any action

An officer of the Indian Air Force College was arrested on Sunday for allegedly raping a colleague in Coimbatore.
Reports said that the alleged sexual assault took place ten days ago and the woman had complained to the IAF authorities who allegedly did not take any action.
The woman officer then filed a complaint with the Coimbatore Police stating that she was not satisfied with the enquiry done by the IAF authorities.
Following the investigation, the accused officer, Flight Lieutenant Amrinder, was escorted to a judge&rsquo;s home where he was made to surrender, The Newsminute has reported. He has been sent to judicial custody and is currently lodged at Udumalpet jail.
The 29-year-old accused officer reportedly had come from Chhattisgarh for training at the Air Force facility near Race Course.
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The Defence ministry of India signed a deal with Airbus Defence and Space of Spain worth Rs. 20,000 crore&nbsp;on Friday.&nbsp;
Under this deal, India will procure 56 C-295 medium military transport aircraft&nbsp;which will replace Avro-748 planes in the Indian Air Force.&nbsp;
Sixteen planes shall be delivered by Airbus within 48 months of signing the contract.&nbsp;
The remaining 40 shall be manufactured in India by an association of Airbus Defence and Space and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) within 10 years of signing the contract, officials said.&nbsp;
This is the first time military aircraft&nbsp;will be manufactured in India by a private entity.
All 56 aircraft&nbsp;will be installed with indigenous electronic warfare suite.
The ministry had also said that before the new aircraft&nbsp;are delivered, a servicing facility for the C-295 aircraft&nbsp;will be installed in the country.&nbsp;

Govt signs contract worth ₹ 20,000 crore with Airbus for military aircrafts

The Defence Ministry on Friday signed a deal with Airbus Defence and Space of Spain to procure 56 military airplanes for the IAF.&nbsp;The deal is estimated to be worth a whopping Rs 20,000 crore!&nbsp;
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Govt signs contract worth Rs 20,000 crore with Airbus for 56 military aircraft

The Defence Ministry has signed a deal with Airbus Defence and Space of Spain worth ₹ 20,000 crore&nbsp;on Friday.&nbsp;
Under this deal, India will procure 56 C-295 medium military transport aircraft&nbsp;which will replace Avro-748 planes in the Indian Air Force.&nbsp;
Sixteen planes shall be delivered by Airbus within 48 months of signing the contract.&nbsp;
The remaining 40 shall be manufactured in India by an association of Airbus Defence and Space and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) within 10 years of signing the contract, officials said.&nbsp;
This is the first time military aircraft&nbsp;will be manufactured in India by a private entity.
"All 56 aircraft&nbsp;will be installed with indigenous electronic warfare suite", said the ministry.&nbsp;
The ministry also said that before the new planes are delivered, a servicing facility for the C-295 aircraft&nbsp;will be installed in the country.&nbsp;

The Govt of India signed a contract with Airbus on Friday to procure 56 military transport aircraft&nbsp;for the Indian Air Force. The new C-295 medium transport airplanes will be replacing&nbsp;Avro-748 planes of the Force.&nbsp;

The Defence ministry has signed a deal with Airbus Defence and Space of Spain worth ₹ 20,000 crore&nbsp;on Friday.&nbsp;
Under this deal, India will procure 56 C-295 medium military transport aircraft&nbsp;which will replace Avro-748 planes in the Indian Air Force.&nbsp;
Sixteen planes shall be delivered by Airbus within 48 months of signing the contract.&nbsp;
The remaining 40 shall be manufactured in India by an association of Airbus Defence and Space and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) within 10 years of signing the contract, officials said.&nbsp;
This is the first time military aircraft&nbsp;will be manufactured in India by a private entity.
All 56 aircraft&nbsp;will be installed with indigenous electronic warfare suite.
The ministry had also said that before the new aircraft&nbsp;are delivered, a servicing facility for the C-295 aircraft&nbsp;will be installed in the country.&nbsp;

A Hercules C-130 J IAF plane, carrying Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Roadways Minister Nitin Gadkari and Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat, conducted a mock emergency landing on&nbsp;National Highway 925 in Barmer, Rajasthan. A Jaguar fighter jet and Sukhoi Su-30 also conducted a mock drill on the stretch.&nbsp;
Satta-Gandhav&nbsp;stretch&nbsp;on the highway which will be used for emergency landing by the Indian Air Force was inaugurated by the two union ministers on Thursday.&nbsp;NH-925 is India&rsquo;s first national highway to be used for emergency landing of IAF aircraft.
The emergency landing strip is&nbsp;196.97 km long and costed Rs 765.52 crore.&nbsp;It was constructed in 19 months, between July 2019 and January 2021.

Watch: IAF conducts mock emergency landing with Gadkari and Rajnath on board

Air Force conducts mock emergency landing with Gadkari and Rajnath on board
Mock drill conducted on a stretch of road on NH-925 in Barmer
The stretch will used by the&nbsp;Indian Air Force for emergency landings
India&rsquo;s first national highway to be used for emergency landing of IAF aircraft
Airstrip on NH-925 was built in 19 months starting from July 2019
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A stretch&nbsp;on NH-925 which will be used for emergency landing by the Indian Air Force was inaugurated by the two union ministers on Thursday.

A Hercules C-130 J IAF plane, carrying Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Roadways Minister Nitin Gadkari and Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat, conducted a mock emergency landing on&nbsp;National Highway 925 in Barmer, Rajasthan. A Jaguar fighter jet and Sukhoi Su-30 also conducted a mock drill on the stretch.&nbsp;
Satta-Gandhav&nbsp;stretch&nbsp;on the highway which will be used for emergency landing by the Indian Air Force was inaugurated by the two union ministers on Thursday.&nbsp;NH-925 is India&rsquo;s first national highway to be used for emergency landing of IAF aircraft.
The emergency landing strip is&nbsp;196.97 km long and costed Rs 765.52 crore.&nbsp;It was constructed in 19 months, between July 2019 and January 2021.

The Indian Air Force has sacked one of its personnel for refusing to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Although vaccination is a voluntary option for the citizens, Air Force has made vaccination a service condition.&nbsp;
Across the country, 9 personnel who had refused to get vaccinated were served show-cause notices. One of them, who did not respond to the notice, has been terminated from service. Another, corporal Yogendra Kumar had challenged the notice before the Gujarat High Court. The Centre argued&nbsp;that it is imperative to see to it that the Force is not put in a vulnerable state.&nbsp;The Court disposed off his plea but directed IAF to consider his case afresh.His case will be decided by a proper authority or the Armed Forces Tribunal under provisions of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act.

Take vaccine or leave: IAF notices to staff refusing Covid vaccine, 1 fired

Although getting the Covid jab is&nbsp;not mandatory for citizens, Air Force has made vaccination a service condition. 1 ariman&nbsp;fired for refusing to take the jab

//Get the jab or go: IAF&nbsp;sacks staff for refusing Covid vaccine&nbsp; //Air Force sends show-cause notices to 9 personnel refusing vaccine //Vaccination a service condition for the Indian Air Force&nbsp; //Centre:&nbsp;imperative to see to it that the Force is not put in a vulnerable state //1 corporal challenged notice in Gujarat HC, plea disposed&nbsp; //He can either appear before a proper authority or the Armed Forces Tribunal

9 personnel who refused to get vaccinated against Covid-19&nbsp;were served show-cause notices.&nbsp;

The Indian Air Force has sacked one of its personnel for refusing to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Although vaccination is a voluntary option for the citizens, Air Force has made vaccination a service condition.&nbsp;
Across the country, 9 personnel who had refused to get vaccinated were served show-cause notices. One of them, who did not respond to the notice, has been terminated from service. Another, corporal Yogendra Kumar had challenged the notice before the Gujarat High Court. The Centre argued&nbsp;that it is imperative to see to it that the Force is not put in a vulnerable state.&nbsp;The Court disposed off his plea but directed IAF to consider his case afresh. His case will be decided by a proper authority or the Armed Forces Tribunal under provisions of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act.

People living around the Indian Air Force station in Jammu woke up to the deafening sounds of explosions on Sunday as drones, operated by Pakistan-based terrorists, dropped two bombs at the station.
Local told PTI that they woke up to deafening sounds, which shocked them.
This is the first time that Pakistan-based terrorists had used these unmanned and remote-controlled vehicles to strike a vital installation.
It was not immediately clear from where the drones had taken off and investigations were on to ascertain their flight path, officials said.
The drones dropped the explosive material and were either flown back across the border or to some other destination during the night, the officials said.
The aerial distance from the Jammu airport to the international border with Pakistan is 14 km.
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IAF station drone attack: Shocked locals say blasts were deafening

This is the first time that Pakistan-based terrorists had used these unmanned and remote-controlled vehicles to strike a vital installation.

People living around the Indian Air Force station in Jammu woke up to the deafening sounds of explosions on Sunday as drones, operated by Pakistan-based terrorists, dropped two bombs at the station.
Local told PTI that they woke up to deafening sounds, which shocked them.
This is the first time that Pakistan-based terrorists had used these unmanned and remote-controlled vehicles to strike a vital installation.
It was not immediately clear from where the drones had taken off and investigations were on to ascertain their flight path, officials said.
The drones dropped the explosive material and were either flown back across the border or to some other destination during the night, the officials said.
The aerial distance from the Jammu airport to the international border with Pakistan is 14 km.
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People living around the Indian Air Force station in Jammu woke up to the deafening sounds of explosions on Sunday as drones, operated by Pakistan-based terrorists, dropped two bombs at the station.

Explosions rocked the high security technical area of Air Force Station in Jammu; drone attack possibility being probed

Twin explosions at Jammu Airforce Station a terror attack: JK DGP

Two explosions within a gap of few minutes rocked the high security technical area of Jammu&nbsp;Air Force Station&nbsp;IAF&nbsp;on the intervening night of June 26-27.
The explosions reportedly took place around 2 am.
The first blast ripped off the roof of a building and the second one was on the ground.
Official statement from the Defence PRO stated that there was no injury to any personnel or any damage to equipment.
The area was sealed by security forces within minutes and bomb disposal and forensic teams were rushed to Jammu Airport. Police and forensic teams are trying to ascertain the cause of the mysterious explosions.
A massive search operation has been launched outside the Air Force station. Investigations are on and the matter is being probed from all angles. Terror angle has also not been ruled out.
Meanwhile,&nbsp;a suspected militant was arrested by J&amp;K Police from near a shopping mall in the jurisdiction of Trikuta Nagar Police station and an IED was seized from him.
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Explosions rocked the high security technical area of Air Force Station in Jammu; drone attack possibility being probed

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh on Sunday termed the twin explosions at the high security Indian Air Force station in the Jammu airport a terror attack.
The police, IAF and other agencies were investigating the attack, he said.
Two IAF personnel were injured when two explosives-laden drones crashed into the station around 2 am. The blasts took place within six minutes of each other.
The first blast ripped off the roof of a single-storey building at the technical area of the airport manned by the IAF in Satwari area of the city. The second one was on the ground, officials said
Security forces and bomb disposal and forensic teams were rushed to Jammu Airport.&nbsp;A massive search operation has been launched outside the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/iaf-to-induct-2nd-squadron-of-rafale-jets-in-poll-bound-bengal-1615485259283" target="_blank">Air Force station</a>. Investigations are on and the matter is being probed from all angles. Terror angle has also not been ruled out.
Meanwhile,&nbsp;a suspected militant was arrested by J&amp;K Police from near a shopping mall in the jurisdiction of Trikuta Nagar Police station and an <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/3-police-personnel-killed-in-chhattisgarh-ied-blast-1616509447830" target="_blank">IED </a>was seized from him.
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Indian Air Force Chief RKS Bhaduria on Saturday said the induction of the 36 Rafale jets into the IAF was on target and would get completed by 2022. Speaking to reporters at the Combined Graduation Parade, the Air Force Chief said the operationalization plan of the Rafale jets is fully operational inspite of a few minor delays due to the pandemic. &nbsp;
In 2016, India signed an inter-governmental agreement with France of procuring 36-Rafale jets at a cost Rs 59,000 crore. The Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in April 2021 assuring the entire fleet of Rafale would be completed by April 2022.

All 36-Rafale jets to be inducted by April 2022: Air Force Chief says everything going as planned

Air Force chief says induction of Rafale&nbsp;jets on target
All 36-Rafale&nbsp;jets to be completely inducted by April 2022
Few delays due to Covid-19, but we are on target: Bhaduria
India-France signed deal for procuring 36-Rafale&nbsp;jets in 2016

Indian Air Force Chief RKS Bhaduria on Saturday said the induction of the 36 Rafale jets into the IAF was on target and would get completed by 2022. Speaking to reporters at the Combined Graduation Parade, the Air Force Chief said the operationalization plan of the Rafale jets is fully operational inspite of a few minor delays due to the pandemic. &nbsp;
In 2016, India signed an inter-governmental agreement with France of procuring 36-Rafale jets at a cost Rs 59,000 crore. The Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in April 2021 assuring the entire fleet of Rafale would be completed by April 2022.

A C-17 aircraft of the Indian Air Force will be reaching the Panagarh airbase on Saturday carrying four containers of cryogenic oxygen tanks, a day after the Centre said it is coordinating the lifting of high-capacity tankers from abroad to cater to the rising demand of medical oxygen for Covid-19 treatment. As the country is grappling with the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, aggravated by oxygen shortage, the Indian Air Force has come forward with its resources to airlift "medical personnel, critical equipment and medicines". Apart from Singapore, the Centre is also looking at lifting oxygen tankers from the UAE.

IAF aircraft with 4 cryogenic oxygen tanks from Singapore to reach India today

A C-17 aircraft of the Indian Air Force will be reaching the Panagarh airbase on Saturday carrying four containers of cryogenic oxygen tanks, a day after the Centre said it is coordinating the lifting of high-capacity tankers from abroad to cater to the rising demand of medical oxygen for Covid-19 treatment. As the country is grappling with the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, aggravated by oxygen shortage, the Indian Air Force has come forward with its resources to airlift "medical personnel, critical equipment and medicines". Apart from Singapore, the Centre is also looking at lifting oxygen tankers from the UAE.

IAF's&nbsp;C-17 aircraft brings cryogenic oxygen tanks to India
Aircraft bringing medical oxygen from Singapore to India
Centre arranging high-capacity tankers from other nations
IAF&nbsp;will also be&nbsp;airlifting doctors, equipment and medicines
India is also looking at lifting oxygen tankers from the UAE

A C-17 aircraft of the Indian Air Force will be reaching the Panagarh airbase on Saturday carrying four containers of cryogenic oxygen tanks, a day after the Centre said it is coordinating the lifting of high-capacity tankers from abroad to cater to the rising demand of medical oxygen for Covid-19 treatment. As the country is grappling with the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, aggravated by oxygen shortage, the Indian Air Force has come forward with its resources to airlift "medical personnel, critical equipment and medicines". Apart from Singapore, the Centre is also looking at lifting oxygen tankers from the UAE.

As India battles a severe second wave of Covid-19, the Indian Air Force has pitched in to assist the nation in fighting back against the virus surge.
Amid the continue shortage of oxygen across the country which has left Covid patients gasping for breath, IAF has deputed its C-17 and IL-76 transport aircraft to airlift oxygen tankers to the filling stations across the country to speed up the distribution of oxygen cylinders.
On Friday, the IAF jets airlifted cryogenic oxygen containers from Air Force Station Hindan to Panagarh for recharging.

Oxygen shortage: IAF airlifts tankers to ramp up supply

Amid the continue shortage of oxygen across the country, the Air Force has deputed its C-17 and IL-76 transport aircraft to airlift oxygen tankers

As India battles a severe second wave of Covid-19, the Indian Air Force has pitched in to assist the nation in fighting back against the virus surge.
Amid the continue shortage of oxygen across the country which has left Covid patients gasping for breath, IAF has deputed its C-17 and IL-76 transport aircraft to airlift oxygen tankers to the filling stations across the country to speed up the distribution of oxygen cylinders.
On Friday, the IAF jets airlifted cryogenic oxygen containers from Air Force Station Hindan to Panagarh for recharging.

The fifth batch of the Rafale fighter aircraft arrived in India after flying a distance of almost 8,000 km from France on Wednesday. PTI reported that four fighter jets have arrived in the latest batch. The jets flew a distance of almost 8,000 km non-stop with air-to-air refuelling support by France and UAE's Air Force. Earlier in the day, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria visited a Rafale aircraft training facility on the third day of his five-day visit to France. He also thanked the French aerospace industry for ensuring timely delivery of the jets. The first batch of five Rafale jets had arrived in India on July 29 last year.

Watch: Fifth batch of Rafale fighter jets arrive in India

The fifth batch of the Rafale fighter aircraft arrived in India after flying a distance of almost 8,000 km from France on Wednesday

The fifth batch of the Rafale fighter aircraft arrived in India after flying a distance of almost 8,000 km from France on Wednesday. PTI reported that four fighter jets have arrived in the latest batch. The jets flew a distance of almost 8,000 km non-stop with air-to-air refuelling support by France and UAE's Air Force. Earlier in the day, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria visited a Rafale aircraft training facility on the third day of his five-day visit to France. He also thanked the French aerospace industry for ensuring timely delivery of the jets. The first batch of five Rafale jets had arrived in India on July 29 last year.

Four family members of an Indian Air Force officer from Pune died due to Covid-19 in the past two weeks, reports said on Sunday.
Arun Gaikwad, a superintendent with the Indian Air Force, lost his 38-year-old wife Vaishali, her brothers Rohit and Atul Jadhav, and mother-in-law Alka Jadhav after the family gathered on March 15 to perform rituals following the death of his father-in-law in January.
It was his 38-year-old brother-in-law Rohit who had cough and cold and tested positive for coronavirus. Gaikwad told PTI one by one another 17 members of his family including his wife tested positive.
While his wife didn&rsquo;t get ICU bed and died on March 30, four days later Rohit passed away on April 3. A day later the virus took life of his 62-year-old mother-in-law and his other brother-in-law died on April 14.

Covid-19 claims lives of Air Forces officer’s 4 family members in 2 weeks

Four family members of an Indian Air Force officer from Pune died due to Covid-19 in the past two weeks, reports said on Sunday.
Arun Gaikwad, a superintendent with the Indian Air Force, lost his 38-year-old wife Vaishali, her brothers Rohit and Atul Jadhav, and mother-in-law Alka Jadhav after the family gathered on March 15 to perform rituals following the death of his father-in-law in January.
It was his 38-year-old brother-in-law Rohit who had cough and cold and tested positive for coronavirus. Gaikwad told PTI one by one another 17 members of his family including his wife tested positive.
While his wife didn&rsquo;t get ICU bed and died on March 30, four days later Rohit passed away on April 3. A day later the virus took life of his 62-year-old mother-in-law and his other brother-in-law died on April 14.

At 3.45am on February 26, 2019, the then Air Chief BS Dhanoa made a telephone call to National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.

2 Years of Balakot air strike | 'Bandar Mara Gaya': Air chief called NSA Ajit Doval after Balakot air strike

"Bandar&nbsp;Mara Gaya": Then&nbsp;Air Chief BS Dhanoa&nbsp;called NSA&nbsp;Ajit Doval at 3:45 am on Feb 26, 2019 to inform him about the success of Balakot&nbsp;air strike inside Pakistan, says report

'Bandar Mara Gaya': Air chief called NSA Ajit Doval after Balakot air strike

At 3.45am on February 26, 2019, the then Air Chief BS Dhanoa made a telephone call to National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. &ldquo;Bandar mara gaya,&rdquo; he said in Hindi, meaning &ldquo;the monkey has been killed&rdquo;. The message meant that the Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist training camp at Balakot in hinterland Pakistan had been taken down by Indian fighter jets in a daring pre-dawn operation across the border, the Hindustan Times has reported. NSA Doval, in turn, informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On the anniversary of the strike, defence minister Rajnath Singh said that it has shown India's strong will to act against terrorism.
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At 3.45am on February 26, 2019, the then Air Chief BS Dhanoa made a telephone call to National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. &ldquo;Bandar mara gaya,&rdquo; he said in Hindi, meaning &ldquo;the monkey has been killed&rdquo;.
The message meant that the Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist training camp at Balakot in hinterland Pakistan had been taken down by Indian fighter jets in a daring pre-dawn operation across the border, the Hindustan Times has reported.
NSADoval, in turn, informed Prime Minister NarendraModi. On the anniversary of the strike, defence minister RajnathSingh said that it has shown India's strong will to act against terrorism.

Garima Abrol, wife of Squadron leader Samir Abrol who was martyred in the Mirage 2000 fighter plane crash last year, is now an Indian Air Force officer. Abrol completed her training from Air Force Academy on Saturday, according to Defence PRO, Shillong. She decided to join the Indian Air Force as a tribute to her martyred husband. Five months after her husband&rsquo;s death, in July 2019 she cracked the Service Selection Board interview and joined the academy at Dundigal.

Martyred pilot's wife is now an Air Force officer

Garima Abrol, wife of Squadron leader Samir Abrol who was martyred in the Mirage 2000 fighter plane crash last year, is now an Indian Air Force officer.

Garima Abrol, wife of Squadron leader Samir Abrol who was martyred in the Mirage 2000 fighter plane crash last year, is now an Indian Air Force officer. Abrol completed her training from Air Force Academy on Saturday, according to Defence PRO, Shillong. She decided to join the Indian Air Force as a tribute to her martyred husband. Five months after her husband&rsquo;s death, in July 2019 she cracked the Service Selection Board interview and joined the academy at Dundigal.

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